Progressive Failure

Nov 21 2026
08:00 - 09:00
Grand Salon

Progressive Failure

This presentation examines the benefits of failure for both individuals and the teams that they work with. Failure is often avoided when instead it should actually be pursued as a means of growth. A helicopter hoist spin incident and its aftermath form the foundation of this talk.

Objectives:

  • Recognize how failure can contribute to individual and team growth.
  • Understand why avoiding failure can limit learning, improvement, and performance.
  • Identify lessons that can be learned from mistakes, setbacks, and real-world incidents.
  • Examine the helicopter hoist spin incident and its impact on decision-making and team performance.
  • Apply lessons from failure to improve communication, teamwork, safety, and future outcomes.